Our fully Guided Vacation Experiences

Led throughout by an experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide, all your needs are taken care of. Ranging between 4 to 20 days in length, all breakfasts are included, plus up to half of your dinners. Guided Vacations are a great way to make new friends!

You deserve a Short Break

Ranging from 2 to 7 days length, Short Breaks combine the must-see highlights of a destination with your choice from three accommodation standards, plus selected meals. Travel with different Driver Guides and a new group of like-minded travellers each day.

Journey to amazing places

Rich and immersive experiences in an intimate group setting of less than 20 like-minded travellers and no kids under 12years. Luxury transport, boutique retreats, lodges and resorts with great cuisine to match – be inspired!

Great value holidays

Affordable, easy going small group adventures of approximately 20 guests. With a focus on value for money, our Driver Guides will share with you authentic Australian experiences and must-see experiences of each destination we visit.

The Great Barrier Reef and Rainforest

There is so much to see in magnificant Tropical North Queensland. Choose from a selection of tours to the Kuranda Scenic Railway, Tjapukai Cultural Park, Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Mossman Gorge, Daintree River and Cape Tribulation.

Highlights

Accommodation Standards

Itinerary

As this Short Break departs at 7.00am, accommodation will need to be pre-booked for the previous night.

Day 1: Alice Springs – Uluṟu (Ayers Rock) Base Tour & Sunset

Travelling south you’ll stop to visit a camel farm where there is time for a short camel ride (own expense). Later, stop to view Atila (Mt. Conner), often mistaken for Uluru, before arriving at Ayers Rock Resort. This afternoon join your Driver Guide for a tour around the base of Uluru. Continue to the Kuniya Walk, where you’ll be escorted to the Mutitjulu Waterhole. View ancient rock art and learn about the Aboriginal and European history of the area. Visit the Uluru – Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre.

Late afternoon, travel to the Uluru sunset viewing area. Witness and photograph the striking colour changes of Uluru at sunset while enjoying nibbles and sparkling wine.

Optional Experience: Add-on the Uluru Barbecue Dinner

After sunset, join us under the stars at our exclusive venue. Enjoy sparkling wine on arrival, then dine on a menu of steak, lamb sausages, chicken skewers and garlic prawns, salads and a tasty dessert. All accompanied by a selection of wines, beers and soft drinks. There’s time for stargazing too (weather permitting).

Optional Experience

Add-on Uluru Barbecue Dinner

Drive through sandhill country towards Kings Canyon, stopping for a breakfast at Kings Creek Station. Climb to the rim of the canyon for marvellous views of Watarrka National Park (for those with a good level of fitness). Continue the 3 hour walk around the canyon with your guide and learn about its geology. Alternatively, enjoy a more leisurely 1.5 hour walk along the boulder-strewn canyon creek bed. Travel to Alice Springs, where your short break concludes.

Included Meals: Breakfast

As this Short Break concludes after 7.00pm, accommodation will need to be pre-booked for tonight.

2 Day Short Break

Departs

Daily, 7.00am from Alice Springs

Returns

Day 2, 7.00pm (Oct-Mar) and 7.30pm (Apr-Sep) in Alice Springs

Need Accommodation?

Our special discounted rates make booking accommodation with us during your holiday both easy and affordable at selected AAT Kings hotels and resorts. Find out more

Inclusions

Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park Ticket

Experienced Driver Guides

Detailed and informative commentary

Travel in an air-conditioned coach

Return airport transfers- flight details to be provided 45 days prior to travel

Budget (B)

Outback Pioneer Hotel

The Outback Pioneer Hotel provides comfortable, clean accommodation for the traveller who is simply looking for somewhere to rest between their outback adventures.

Standard Rooms are comfortable and spacious and feature one queen and one single bed. All rooms have private en suite, television and movies on demand.

Features

Air Conditioning

Heater

Coffee/tea making facilities

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Refrigerator

ISD/STD phone

In-house movies

Desert Gardens Hotel

Yulara Dr, Yulara, NT 0872

Voyages Desert Gardens Hotel is centrally located to all resort and touring facilities and offers a range of accommodation, from shaded poolside rooms to deluxe rooms overlooking the desert.

Please Note: Desert Gardens is undergoing refurbishments to their Garden View Rooms and restaurant area. Completion of refurbishments to their Garden View Rooms will be May 2016 and the restaurant until March 2017.

AAT Kings is Australia’s favourite guided holiday company, with over 100 years of experience. Our wide range of Day Tours, Short Breaks and Guided Holidays are the perfect way to experience the best of Australia & New Zealand.